Tuberindine A, a Truffle Alkaloid with an Unprecedented Skeleton Exhibiting Anti-hyperuricemic Bioactivity

Org Lett. 2022 Jun 24;24(24):4333-4337. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c01421. Epub 2022 Jun 14.

Abstract

Tuberindines A and B (1 and 2), truffle alkaloids with intriguing structures, were isolated from Tuber indicum and detected in other truffle species. They appear to arise biosynthetically from amino acid and isosaccharinic units. Compound 1 upregulated the expression of organic anion transporters OAT1 and ABCG2 and significantly exhibited antihyperuricemic bioactivity in vitro and in vivo, which might support the value of truffles as a dietary supplement.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkaloids* / pharmacology
  • Skeleton

Substances

  • Alkaloids